Today I went to play on the beach.
@hazardwarning I’m really not a natural minimalist. When I travel light on holiday, it takes me weeks to pack. I won’t put that much effort into keeping the clutter out when I’m taking the car, so I’ll probably end up taking more for a day out than I do for a fortnight’s holiday.
// @jws @kdfrawg
@literary The only awkwardness is wanting to help and not knowing how. We all struggle with something, and it’s good not to have to hide it all the time.
@hazardwarning I try not to let them get too heavy, so I generally manage without actually using the waist strap. I need ones that will let me shorten the straps enough to hoist the bag up high enough for my short body, without being so short that I need to be a contortionist to get my arms through them.
I think I’ll just go for a shoulder bag for my outing tomorrow — so that the stuff in the bag is within easy reach. I shouldn’t need to take a massive amount, but I want the SLR & a couple of lenses, and a bottle of water, and insect repellent… it always adds up.
// @jws @kdfrawg
@kdfrawg No. Mine’s still around, but between caring for my father & keeping the younger generation in order, she doesn’t keep too close an eye on me these days.
// @hazardwarning